Dean Coticchia

Position:
High Jump
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Olmsted Falls, OH
High School:
Olmsted Falls

BGSU: Returning from an injury-plagued freshman year..jumped a collegiate best at the 2002 All-Ohio Championships with mark of 6'10 3/4"...has finished in the top three at all scored meets in 2002 outdoor season...took third at the McDonald Invite in 2002 outdoor season with a jump of 6'6"...placed second at the BGSU Invite with a mark of 6'6"...indoor best sixth place finish at Indiana Invitational with a jump of 6'6 1/4"...placed third at the MSU Invite with a height of 6'6"...jumped 6'6 3/4" during outdoor season at Alabama Relays.

High School: Ohio state runner-up in the high jump as a senior clearing 6-11...state champion as a sophomore...holds the school record in the high jump at Olmsted Falls High School...also played hockey

Personal: Born July 17, 1981...undecided on a major...son of Dave and Natalie Coticchia